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Post by Shaxspear III Esq. on Apr 21, 2011 8:25:27 GMT -8
I want to hit the Gorge on Thursday, but I don't want to get there late or have to leave Calgary wicked early. Anyone familiar with any good camp spots along the way to spend Wednesday night? Anyone else want to join?
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Post by alex on Apr 21, 2011 9:29:07 GMT -8
Gotta be somewhere in that Bonner's Ferry/Sandpoint area.
Speaking of which, don't speed as you come down the hill into Bonner's Ferry. Heed my advice, son.
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Post by Shaxspear III Esq. on Apr 21, 2011 9:43:04 GMT -8
Point taken. Good thing I also have a radar detector.
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Post by Pea on Apr 21, 2011 14:17:13 GMT -8
There are a couple decent campgrounds in Vantage, which is right outside of of the Gorge.
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Post by J-Dawg on Apr 21, 2011 17:58:38 GMT -8
I'm slumming it in Sandpoint on my way down, Super-8 style. I think the room was $35 or something on priceline, not quite as cheap as camping but close, and this way I don't have to set my tent up in the dark.
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Post by Shaxspear III Esq. on Apr 21, 2011 18:11:28 GMT -8
Hmmmmmmm that might do the trick as well
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Post by J-Dawg on Apr 21, 2011 18:17:06 GMT -8
The downside to what I'm doing is my hotel room is pre-paid and non-refundable / cancellable. so If I change my plans I'm out the $35, but my plans are solid at this point, and worst case $35 isn't the end of the world. If you need flexibility or would rather camp, this isn't a good idea.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 22, 2011 13:09:42 GMT -8
You should just join my caravan! We'll probably leave Edmonton like 11 at night on Wednesday, so we'll be in Calgary by like 2:30ish? Gorge by noon?
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Post by Shaxspear III Esq. on Apr 22, 2011 14:53:33 GMT -8
Yeaaaaaaah no. I have no desire to drive overnight and sleep all day at the Gorge. And as someone who drives for a living let me tell you that driving long highway distances on sleep deprivation is more dangerous than driving drunk. Plus I enjoy the scenery during the daytime.
Thanks for the offer though!
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Post by alex on Apr 24, 2011 7:11:27 GMT -8
we left at about 7pm last year from Edmonton and were there with about 45 min to spare before the gates opened. That was with a few stops (cops, walmart, various washroom breaks, border, etc)
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Post by Friendly Destroyer on Apr 25, 2011 10:17:37 GMT -8
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Post by wompwomp on Apr 25, 2011 11:40:56 GMT -8
That looks pretty stellar, do you remember what the rates were? I was planning on getting a couple rooms at a motel in Canmore, but I feel like this might be a much better idea.
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Post by Friendly Destroyer on Apr 25, 2011 11:44:45 GMT -8
I believe it was $75 for a room with two beds and a futon. We had seven of us stay in one trailer.
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Post by HecticDialectic on Apr 25, 2011 13:37:27 GMT -8
I stayed at Potholes State Park when I did the same thing a few years ago- It's close to Moses Lake, which is also the best place to stock up before hitting the Gorge if you are coming from Canada- It is however past spokane, but a quick 1 hour jaunt to the venue, and it's really beautiful out there.
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Post by Shaxspear III Esq. on Apr 25, 2011 13:40:58 GMT -8
I'll only stay there if you promise there will be a goat on the roof. Otherwise you can fuck right off with your shenannigans.
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Post by Horned Gramma on Apr 25, 2011 13:41:59 GMT -8
I'll only stay there if you promise there will be a goat on the roof. Otherwise you can fuck right off with your she nannygans. Feexed.
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Post by Friendly Destroyer on Apr 25, 2011 13:48:08 GMT -8
I can give you a goat Gar-on-tee!
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Post by schoolbuszak on Apr 27, 2011 13:19:29 GMT -8
We're convoying from Edmonton on Wednesday evening and probably stopping in Radium for the night (picking up a friend). We don't plan on being there more than 8 hours so were just going to camp out in the back of the biggest parking lot we can find or something like that.
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